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Shirley Gomez Obituary
September 2, 1940 November 19, 2022
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley A. Gomez of Shafter, California on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Shirley passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family, holding her husband's hand, shared loving words, and a farewell kiss.
Shirley was born in Oklahoma on September 2, 1940 and moved to Maricopa, CA where she grew up and graduated from Maricopa High School. Shirley retired from Pacific Bell after 30 years of service. She began her career as a switchboard operator, then a repair clerk where she later met the love of her life, Lou Gomez. It was always Shirley's dream to pursue a higher education. She was able to achieve this by taking night courses from the community college after working hours at Pacific Bell.
Shirley spent her early retirement years giving back to the community by participating in various United Way events, donating her time to the Shafter Senior Center, served on the Board of Directors of the Kern Bridges Youth Foundation, and always made time for a Dodger game.
Shirley was preceded in death by her daughter Kari, her parents Roy and Pearl, her brother Roy Jr., and her sister Laura.
She leaves behind her husband of 41 years Lou Gomez, her sisters Dorothy and Francis, and daughters, Michelle Nelson, Lisa Gomez-Wilson and Elizabeth Martinez, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren that love her very much. We love you and miss you, Nana. Go Dodgers!
Visitation will be Friday, November 25, 2022 from 4:00-8:00pm with recitation of the rosary at 6:00pm at Peters Funeral Home, 844 E. Lerdo Hwy., Shafter, CA and graveside services will be Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 10am Shafter Cemetery, 18662 Santa Fe Way, Shafter, CA.
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Marcy Hinojos Cortez Rosales
November 29, 2022
My Condolences to my comprade and family for your loss. May Shirley rest in peace. I was unable to attend in person due to a bad case of the flu
My prayers for you and family, your Comadre Marcy Cortez Rosales
Kathe Sickles
November 27, 2022
Hey Lou, I am so sad for you and your family. I did not know Shirley well, but she was always such a sweet lady. Wishing you and your family peace and comfort in your memories.
Kathe Sickles
Steve & Odette Gutierrez
November 26, 2022
We are so very sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and healing for Lou and your family. Shirley was such a great Lady and did so much for others. It is a loss for all of us as well as her community.
Kim and Mike ruffolo
November 26, 2022
So sorry for your loss Lou. Peace be with you all. Kim and Mike Ruffolo
Esther Torres
November 25, 2022
I am saddened to learn of Shirley's passing. I remember Shirley to be a lovely, friendly, gentle lady. God bless this family and may God grant you much peace and comfort during these difficult days. Esther
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